Historical Events
- "Doll's Life" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 5 performances
- Amin Gemayel sworn in as President of Lebanon
The Nylon Curtain
Columbia Records releases "The Nylon Curtain", singer-songwriter Billy Joel's eighth studio album
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Wakely, American country music vocalist (5 Star Jubilee), dies of heart failure at 68
Died in 1982 1982 Highlights
About September 23, 1982
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Abracadabra - The Steve Miller Band
#1 Song: Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
